- Engagement under the project titled 'Waste to wealth approach by production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from the treatment of lipid waste and exploring its use in various applications (GAP-3086)'.
- Position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration.
- Selected candidates must join within the timeframe mentioned in the offer letter after completing pre-appointment formalities like medical examination and character verification.
- Candidates must sign an undertaking for maintaining confidentiality of project findings and intellectual property information.
- Accommodation arrangements must be made by the candidates themselves; HRA is admissible as per applicable rules.
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🎓 Master's Degree
Project Associate-I (PAT-I) under Waste to Wealth Project
CSIR National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur
Apply Deadline
01 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | CSIR National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹25,000 - ₹31,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Experience in bioplastic production, characterization, and wastewater treatment using bioreactors is required. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is required for this recruitment. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology from a recognized University.
- Minimum 55% marks in the qualifying degree.
- Experience in bioplastic production, characterization, and wastewater treatment using bioreactors is required.
- Upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (1st September 2026).
- Candidates awaiting final semester results or Ph.D. submission are not eligible.
- Experience is counted from the date after acquiring the minimum educational qualification; thesis/dissertation work during academics is not counted.
- Minimum 55% marks in the qualifying degree.
- Experience in bioplastic production, characterization, and wastewater treatment using bioreactors is required.
- Upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (1st September 2026).
- Candidates awaiting final semester results or Ph.D. submission are not eligible.
- Experience is counted from the date after acquiring the minimum educational qualification; thesis/dissertation work during academics is not counted.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on an online interview conducted at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur.
- Date of the interview will be notified separately on the official website (www.neeri.res.in).
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the online interview via the website/portal.
- No upgradation of project staff is allowed in the same or new project; fresh application and interview are required.
- Date of the interview will be notified separately on the official website (www.neeri.res.in).
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the online interview via the website/portal.
- No upgradation of project staff is allowed in the same or new project; fresh application and interview are required.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Not explicitly listed in the notification; candidates are advised to check the official website for updates.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is required for this recruitment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Associate-I (PAT-I) position at CSIR-NEERI?
The last date for submission of the online application form is 1st September 2026.
Q.
What is the upper age limit for applying to the Project Associate-I (PAT-I) position?
The upper age limit is 35 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (1st September 2026).
Q.
What are the monthly emoluments for the Project Associate-I (PAT-I) position?
The monthly emoluments are Rs. 25,000/- + HRA for candidates not qualifying CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET/GATE, or Rs. 31,000/- + HRA for candidates qualifying CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET/GATE or national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the Project Associate-I (PAT-I) recruitment?
No, there is no application fee required for this recruitment.
Q.
Where will the online interview for the Project Associate-I (PAT-I) position be conducted?
The online interview will be conducted at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur. The date will be notified separately on the official website (www.neeri.res.in).